An unusually large eruption of a geyser at Yellowstone National Park's Biscuit Basin occurred Tuesday, sending parkgoers running for cover.
A violent hydrothermal explosion at Yellowstone National Park sent visitors fleeing Tuesday as mud and debris erupted from a geyser just north of Old Faithful, according to park rangers. Video of the explosion showed a column of steam and dark earth launching high into the sky. 'Run, run, run, run ...' a woman shouted as parkgoers began running along a wooden boardwalk. The explosion occurred around 10:19 a.m.
Predicting these events is extremely difficult, said Poland. The process of water flashing to steam can happen 'instantaneously.' Even with seismic sensors right on top of where an explosion occurs, 'it's unclear whether there would be any signs.' The Park Service and USGS plan to investigate whether the explosion altered the underground system.
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